The highly anticipated NFL Draft is set to kick off on Thursday, with all eyes on the Chicago Bears who have the first overall pick. Speculation has been swirling for months on who the Bears will select, with USC quarterback Caleb Williams reportedly at the top of their list.
However, despite the rumors, the draft is still shrouded in uncertainty with no definitive answers on what will happen at the top. LSU’s Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders are also high on the list of potential picks, with Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy also in the mix.
The Minnesota Vikings are reportedly targeting quarterback Drake Maye over McCarthy in a potential trade-up scenario. Meanwhile, the New England Patriots are expected to stick with their No. 3 pick and potentially select Maye as a top-rate young quarterback.
The New York Giants are closely monitoring the quarterback situation and there is potential for McCarthy to be selected with their No. 6 pick. The Arizona Cardinals, who hold the No. 4 pick, could be a key player in the draft with potential trades either down to the Vikings at No. 11 or up to the Giants at No. 6 for an elite wide receiver.
If the Patriots do indeed select Maye, the Vikings are said to be comfortable standing down in trade talks and using their first-round pick for Oregon quarterback Bo Nix. With the draft expected to get wild after the second pick is on the clock, there is potential for unexpected trades and selections that could shake up the entire draft. Stay tuned for all the latest updates and surprises as the NFL Draft unfolds.
